New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday introduced that Telangana will host the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026 version.
The eighth iteration of KIYG is anticipated to be held in November this 12 months. Telangana would be the second southern Indian state in three years to host Khelo India Youth Games. Tamil Nadu hosted the 2024 version whereas the final version was hosted by Bihar in May 2025, in response to a press launch.
‘In retaining with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s imaginative and prescient to unfold main nationwide occasions in all areas of the nation, it’s applicable that Telangana ought to get the chance to host the distinguished Khelo India Youth Games. The state has the infrastructure and the passion to host these Games the place at the least 8000 athletes, officers and help workers are anticipated to take part,’ stated Mandaviya.
‘We ought to see some high quality performances this 12 months. The Khelo India Youth Games 2026 are coming in the back of the Asian Games in Japan and our athletes must be in peak type. The Games in Telangana will probably be a superb time to have fun as upcoming athletes will be capable to see their heroes up and shut,’ stated Mandaviya.
Maharashtra, Haryana and Rajasthan completed No. 1, 2 and three in Khelo India Youth Games in 2025. Hosts Bihar completed fifteenth whereas Telangana have been thirteenth on the medal standings. In KIYG 2024, hosts Tamil Nadu completed No. 2 behind Maharashtra whereas Telangana have been in sixth place.
The Bihar version noticed 28 sports activities. Medals got away in 27 sports activities whereas e-sports have been launched as an illustration occasion. Twenty-six information have been created in KIYG 2025, of which 13 have been nationwide youth information, all in weightlifting. The relaxation have been meet information and all in athletics. (ANI)